PHOENIX, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NYSE: HON) is introducing two new inertial measurement
units (IMUs) to provide world-class navigation in a small,
lightweight package without compromising on cost. Built to
withstand almost any environment in the air, on land or underwater,
these small-but-mighty sensors can serve several markets, including
agriculture, robotics, survey/mapping, unmanned vehicles and
transportation.
An IMU uses gyroscopes, accelerometers and electronics to give
precise rotation and acceleration data to a platform's control
system. The IMU enables the system to calculate where it is, what
direction it's going and at what speed, even when GPS signals
aren't available.
"Honeywell is committed to expanding our inertial sensor and
navigation offerings to meet the needs of new industrial customers
with our HGuide i300 and HG4930 S-Class IMUs," said Chris Lund, senior director, HGuide Navigation
and Sensors, Honeywell Aerospace. "Our customers are always looking
for IMUs with different performance capabilities and price points
to meet their companies' needs, and we're helping support them with
the introduction of our new IMUs."
The HGuide i300 Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) IMU can
be used in several industrial applications, such as autonomous
vehicle testing, precision agriculture, surveying and mapping,
pipeline inspections, platform control, and motion compensation.
The HG4930 S-Class IMU provides high bandwidth and high data rates
for precision stabilization needs, including optical sensors and
satellite communication antennas. The HG4930 S-Class IMU is also a
smaller, lower-power and cost-effective replacement for Fiber Optic
Gyro (FOG) IMUs.
Key advantages of the HGuide i300 MEMS IMU and HG4930 S-Class
IMU
Both the HGuide i300 MEMS IMU and HG4930 S-Class IMU were
created through rigorous development and testing processes and are
exposed to an extensive factory calibration and compensation
procedure. The units are available today as scalable,
cost-effective solutions. Other benefits include:
- A range of user-changeable options with selectable output data
rates and filtering
- Multiple, configurable communication protocols
- Proven reliability, dependability and ruggedness throughout the
life of the unit
- Best-in-class performance for unit size and price
Honeywell has been producing high-performance inertial sensors
for decades and has delivered more than 500,000 units to serve as
navigation aids on an extensive list of air and spacecraft flying
today. As the industry evolves, Honeywell's HGuide suite of IMUs
and navigators is a key enabler of emerging segments like urban air
mobility, autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture and
robotics.
About Honeywell
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually
every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace
business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin
electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components
and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more
fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer
skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com
or follow us at @Honeywell Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology
company that delivers industry specific solutions that include
aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings
and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies
help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants,
supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world
smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and
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